Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerldine since 1915
Babies named Gerldine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerldine is a rare spelling variant of Geraldine that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. It reached its peak usage in 1933, with a small number of births that year, and has since remained at extremely low levels. The trajectory has been stable for decades, indicating the name is not experiencing any revival. Unlike its more common counterpart Geraldine, Gerldine never achieved widespread popularity or regional concentration in any state. The name is a minor example of how spelling variations can arise, possibly through clerical error or phonetic interpretation, but it has not sustained a presence in American naming patterns.
Gerldine appears to be a rare phonetic variant or misspelling of Geraldine, a feminine form of Gerald, which derives from the Germanic elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). The name Geraldine has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, but this specific spelling is uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerry, Dina
Variants: Geraldine
Sibling names for Gerldine
Names that share Gerldine's style, for a brother or sister.
